Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328ivsSubaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36)

328i

193 hp2793 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1999
VS

Subaru Impreza I (GC)

GT 2.0 Turbo

211 hp1994 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1994-2000

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    290 Nm
    214 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,255 kg
    2,767 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328iSubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Power
193hp144kW
211hp157kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,255kg2,767lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
63.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
52.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
25.4s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
765km475mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,793cc170cu in
1,994cc122cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,350mm171in
Width
1,698mm67in
1,690mm67in
Height
1,393mm55in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,520mm99in
Front track
1,408mm55in
1,460mm57in
Rear track
1,421mm56in
1,455mm57in
Trunk volume
435L
353L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328iSubaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 TurboPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i5,500 rpm3,950 rpm5,750 rpm
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo5,600 rpm4,000 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328iSubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.4 s
22.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
167 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
211 hp
157 kW

Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo has 18 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i and Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
290 Nm
214 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
1,255 kg
2,767 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
236 km/h
147 mph
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i7.3 s
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
236 km/h
147 mph
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
6.3 s
231 km/h
144 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,393 mm
54.8 in
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
353 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328iSubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,393 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
353 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
765 km
475 mi
-
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
353 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 82 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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